Mahakumbh 2025, which has seen crores of people from across India and abroad visit Prayagraj for a holy dip at Triveni Sangam, has also been hit by some unfortunate incidents, including stampede, road accidents and fire in tents. 

One such accident was reported from Rajsamand, Rajasthan, where a bus carrying a large number of devotees to Mahakumbh from Gujarat overturned.  

Reports indicate that an 8-year-old child’s hand was severed, and around 22 people sustained injuries in this tragic bus accident. The injured were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. The bus was carrying approximately 44 passengers, all of whom are reportedly residents of Ahmedabad. The accident took place on Wednesday at 12.15 am.  

Regarding the incident, Sub-Inspector Preeti Ratnu of Charbhuja police station stated that the accident occurred in the Ghati area of Desuri Ki Naal. The cause of the bus overturning is yet to be determined, and an investigation is underway. A total of 21 people sustained injuries, while the 8-year-old child suffered severe injuries.

Last month, an accident was reported near Chitrakoot involving a car carrying devotees from Navsari to the Mahakumbh.

A woman hailing from Gujarat lost her life, while seven others sustained minor to moderate injuries.